Barcelona have reportedly returned to the negotiating table with a fresh proposal for Manchester City midfielder Rodri, with the Catalan giants said to have communicated a new verbal offer worth around €60 million plus add-ons. 🔵🔴💣
The latest move represents another step forward in what has quickly become one of the summer’s most intriguing transfer sagas. Barcelona previously saw an opening proposal rejected, with Manchester City making it clear that they would want a significantly higher package to consider selling their Spanish midfielder. Reports now indicate that City are holding firm around the €80 million mark, leaving the two clubs with a sizeable gap to bridge.
But Barça are not backing away. 👀🔥
Instead, the club appear determined to keep negotiating and find a structure that works for both sides. The €60m proposal, potentially boosted by performance-related bonuses, could be an attempt to move closer to City’s valuation without immediately committing the full €80m figure.
And there is another reason Barcelona remain confident.
Rodri himself is reportedly keen on the move. 🇪🇸🔵🔴
Recent reporting has indicated that the Spanish midfielder prefers Barcelona after talks surrounding a potential move to Real Madrid failed to progress. He has also reportedly agreed personal terms with Barça, although the clubs still need to settle the transfer fee.
That could prove extremely important.
Barcelona know they have to convince Manchester City financially, but having the player’s preference on their side could strengthen their position as negotiations continue. The Blaugrana are therefore believed to remain confident that a final agreement can eventually be reached. 🤝🔥
Rodri would also represent a massive statement signing for Barcelona.
The Spanish midfielder has established himself as one of the world’s elite defensive midfielders, combining composure, physical strength, passing ability and exceptional game management. His importance to Manchester City’s success has been enormous, including his decisive role in the club’s historic Champions League triumph in 2023, when he scored the winning goal in the final. 🏆🇪🇸
For Barcelona, his arrival would offer something potentially priceless: control.
Imagine Rodri sitting in front of the defence, dictating the tempo while Barcelona’s attacking stars move higher up the pitch. 🧠⚽🔥 His ability to win possession, resist pressure and circulate the ball could give the team another dimension in midfield.
There is also an interesting financial angle to the negotiations. Manchester City reportedly rejected Barcelona’s original €45m proposal and were understood to be looking for approximately €80m.
Now Barça have apparently increased their offer to €60m plus bonuses.
That means the two sides are moving closer. 💰👀
The question is whether they can close the remaining gap.
Would Manchester City accept a package that could potentially rise toward their valuation? Or will they continue demanding the full €80m before giving Barcelona permission to take Rodri back to Spain?
For now, negotiations remain alive and Barcelona are pushing hard.
€60M is on the table. €80M is reportedly City’s target. Rodri wants Barça.
The numbers may still need some work, but the message from Barcelona is becoming impossible to ignore:
They really, really want Rodri. 😱🔵🔴💣
And if the two clubs manage to find the final compromise, one of the biggest midfield transfers of the summer could be about to explode. 🚨🇪🇸🔥